Service updates

  • Please note you will need to carry a valid ID card at all times when you are using the library
  • In The Sir Michael Cobham Library, books may not be accessible overnight - please see details below.

Standard opening times

These opening times apply throughout term and spring and summer vacation periods.

The Sir Michael Cobham Library, Talbot Campus

Your ID card is required to access the Library overnight between 5pm - 8am and all day during weekends and bank holidays.

Day

Library building (ground floor only)

 Library building (floors 1 - 4) Web Chat  

Staffed service at helpdesk
Monday - Friday  Open 24 hours 8am to midnight 10am to 4pm 10am to 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays Open 24 hours 10am to 10pm Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified Closed

Weston Library (Bournemouth Gateway Building), Lansdowne Campus

Your ID card is required for access at all times.

Day Library area Web Chat

Staffed service at helpdesk
Monday - Friday  Open 24 hours 10am to 4pm 11am to 12 noon; 1pm to 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and 
​bank holidays 		 Open 24 hours Closed weekends; bank holiday service as specified Closed

If you can't visit the Library in person you can contact us on Library Chat or email us at [email protected]. Unless otherwise stated, these services are staffed Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. You can also find out more information by visiting our Library FAQs page.

For IT support, please telephone +44 (0)1202 965515 or Freephone 0808 196 2332 (both available 24/7)